Idaho › Minidoka County › Rupert
Countryside Care & Rehabilitation
1224 Eighth Street, Rupert, ID 83350
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Countryside Care & Rehabilitation, in Rupert, Idaho, is certified for 36 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Idaho median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 4, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 52.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 34.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), above the Idaho median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 97.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Minidoka Co. median | Idaho median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 52.8 | 52.8 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.7 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 97.9% | 97.9% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 80 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Idaho average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Sep 2025, 19 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×2 F ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2020 |
| 24 Jan 2020 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2020 |
| 24 Jan 2020 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2020 |
| 24 Jan 2020 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2020 |
| 24 Jan 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2020 |
| 24 Jan 2020 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2020 |
| 24 Jan 2020 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Idaho average. Turnover: nursing staff 97.9%, RNs 87.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Idaho median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 29.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 8.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.4% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.8% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.7% | 16.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Minidoka Memorial Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Minidoka | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/1978 |
| County of Minidoka | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1969 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Countryside Care & Rehabilitation been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Idaho median is 26 per facility.
Has Countryside Care & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Countryside Care & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day against a Idaho median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Countryside Care & Rehabilitation?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Minidoka. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Countryside Care & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.